JD Power just released their 2017 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study with some surprising results. According to their survey, if you want the car with the perfect seats? Try the Audi A3.
August 27, 2017
You Want the Best Seats? Try the Audi A3
JD Power just released their 2017 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study with some surprising results. According to their survey, if you want the car with the perfect seats? Try the Audi A3.
Audi's New Model Naming Emphasizes Power, Not Displacement
People often criticize that Audi vehicles are styled more like a Russian Matryoshka Doll in that it’s hard to tell an A3 from an A4 or an Q3 from a Q5. Well, it seems Audi is thinking the same thing since they’re moving to add some visual differentiation through, you guessed it, new badging.
August 25, 2017
Mitsubishi Philippines to Prove MIVEC Advantage with Montero Sport, Strada Test Drive Tour
After the successful Head-to-Head Test Drive Challenge last year, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is bringing another test drive activity to the public: the MIVEC Clean Diesel Advantage Test Drive Tour. This time, the test drive activity aims to highlight the unparalleled engine performance of the powerful, yet efficient MIVEC Clean Diesel that’s powering the Montero Sport and Strada. Through this event, MMPC will be able to demonstrate to the public the advantage of the MIVEC clean diesel engine over the other available competitor brands.
August 24, 2017
MG Philippines Launches Refreshed MG3 Sub-Compact
Morris Garages Philippines just launched an updated version of their sub-compact hatchback, the MG3. Packed with more convenience features, it is aimed at a wide range of customers. More than anything, it offers distinctive British style at an affordable price.
Want to Save on A Car Wash This Rainy Season? Try DIYing
It’s the rainy season once more and because of that, some people would opt to skip the car wash altogether. And while that can save you a couple of bucks right now, it won’t do your car’s paint any good. Neglect will eventually eat into your car’s finish, prematurely dulling its luster and shine. Thankfully, you don’t have to curse each time you drive off the detailers in the rain. Because, you can always DIY or Do-It-Yourself.
August 23, 2017
Chevrolet Consolidates Operations Across Southeast Asia
General Motors announced it will establish a fully integrated business structure across Southeast Asia to drive greater customer focus, grow Chevrolet sales and improve profitability.
New Limited Edition Speedster and Shooting Brake Complete Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Family
One of the most enduring creative partnerships in the automotive industry reached another milestone. First with the global debut of the Vanquish Zagato Volante, followed by confirmation that not only will the Vanquish Zagato Speedster enter production, but it will be joined by a spectacular Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake.
Lotus Cars Unveils Evora GT430: Most Powerful to Date
Lotus just released their most powerful sportscar ever: the Evora GT430. With a name that’s derived from its supercharged 3.5-liter V6, the 430-horsepower Evora GT30 offers a breathtaking 0-100 km/h time of just 3.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 300 km/h. Limited to just 60 examples globally, it’s now available for order at Lotus Cars Manila.
HARI Foundation Awards Environmental Heroes
The search is over for the 2017 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes. They came from across the region, each one separated from the other by thousands of miles of land and seas. But a singular purpose binds them all—that of conserving the region’s imperiled web of life.
Subaru's Kansha Festival 2017 Offers Hefty Discount on Parts, Accessories
Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines is holding its annual Kansha Festival. Celebrating the Japanese Labor Thanksgiving Day, the week-long Kansha Festival offers special discounts on parts, accessories, and labor across all Subaru dealerships nationwide.
August 22, 2017
Review: 2018 Honda City 1.5 VX Navi
Normally, it’s hard to get excited over a midcycle refresh. Apart from the cosmetic nip and tuck, you cannot expect the driving experience to be any different. This is the sort of predicament that faces the 2018 City, a car so well-received by Honda buyers in the Philippines, that HCPI didn’t actually need to do anything with it and it’ll still sell. But they did. And you know what? The City’s all the better for it.
Mitsubishi Readies Move of Mirage, Mirage G4 Body Stamping to Philippines
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is set to install the country’s first-ever two thousand ton stamping machine which can produce bulky parts such as vehicle body side outer panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel among others. This is in line with the operation of MMPC’s stamping plant facility starting January 2018.
August 20, 2017
Angie King Carries Philippine Flag at 2017 Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific
The Filipino flag flew high at the fourth round of the 2017 Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific as Angie King placed second at the Fuji Speedway. Angie proved the mettle of the Filipino by outclassing 34 other drivers from 13 different nationalities at the 4.563-kilometer circuit.
Foton Opens Showroom in Marilao, Bulacan
Foton is on a roll. Exactly a month after inaugurating its showroom in Camarines Sur, Foton continued its aggressive network expansion as it officially opened Foton Marilao. Led by United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI), the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the country, Foton Marilao is operated by Frontier Automotive Marilao Corporation (FAM-C).
August 19, 2017
This is Probably the World's Most Expensive Set of Rims
Want to spend about P 920,000 (EUR 15,232) for a set of wheels? Well, Porsche may just have the answer for you. It’s something that combines form and function (and exclusivity, of course) because it’s the world’s first braided carbon fiber wheel.
2018 Honda CR-V Gets 5-Star Safety Rating; 9th Honda Model to Achieve Perfect Score
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has just announced that the recently launched all-new 2018 CR-V has been awarded a 5-Star Safety Rating by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). It’s the 9th time and the 4th current model to receive a perfect score.
August 17, 2017
An Eye on Design with Mercedes-Benz's Wini Camacho
“Their designs were going down in quality,” recalls Winifredo Camacho when he first entered Mercedes-Benz some 20 years ago. “Designers were overworked and it showed.” A result of the German luxury automaker’s aggressive product expansion plans then, Wini, as his friends call him, had his work cut out. He remembered how from just the three basic model ranges (C-, E-, and S-Class), Mercedes-Benz designers suddenly had to design double the number of model ranges. It necessitated a top-down rethink; one that Wini’s an integral part of.
Catch Fuso at the 5th Transport & Logistics Philippines
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) will be one of the participants in the 5th Transport & Logistics Philippines which will be staged at the SMX Convention Center today up to August 19, 2017.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Posts Record First Half Year Sales
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) concluded the first half of 2017 with another record-breaking sales of 34,549 units, their highest first semester volume registered so far.
Mitsubishi Mirage Switches to Philippine Production
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) today that it has begun the mass production of the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback model in its Santa Rosa plant.
Chevrolet Cebu Opens Its New Service Center
Since its opening last February 2012, Chevrolet Cebu, which is located in Mandaue City and under the management of Genesis Motors Corporation, has continuously pursued its commitment to deliver quality products and services to the Cebuanos. A testament to its excellence is its straight 3 year Grandmasters Dealer of the Year Award in 2013, 2014, and 2015, and Best in Dealer Facilities Award in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
August 16, 2017
Caltex Delo Headlines Transport and Logistics Show Starting Tomorrow
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, will once again be at the Transport and Logistics Philippines. The show is set to happen on August 17 to 19, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex.
August 15, 2017
Track Records Fall as the FlatOut Race Series Returns to BRC
Now on its 6th round, the 2017 season of the FlatOut Race Series (FORS) still continues to heat up as a massive 84-car entry list took to the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) in an attempt to shatter old records.
Ford Honors Historic Le Mans Win with Limited Edition Ford GT
If you think the Ford GT isn’t exclusive enough, Ford Performance has just announced that they’re creating a special model that honors the GT40 Mark IV race car driven to victory by the all-American team of Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt at Le Mans in 1967. The car will feature unique interior and exterior color themes, and an exclusive wheel finish.
Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 AWD Sport
On the surface, it seems Mazda has lost their engineering mojo. After coming up with all sorts of buzzwords to fill up the first-generation CX-5 in 2012 (KODO and Skyactiv to name two), this second-generation model doesn’t seem all new. Yes, there’s the sexier styling and more premium cabin, but the dimensions and engine look all too familiar. Is Mazda now riding on the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” bandwagon?
August 14, 2017
Hyundai Philippines Achieves Highest Monthly Sales to Date
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, closed its July 2017 sales with a record-high of 3,594 units – a 21 percent growth from the same month of 2016.
Volkswagen Philippines Holds Track Day for Golf GTI Owners; Introduces Oettinger Kit and ABT Package
Volkswagen Philippines recently held the “Volkswagen Driving Experience” for its Golf GTI owners and potential customers at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
10 Geeky Questions on Mazda's Skyactiv-X Answered
Mazda is out to save the internal combustion engine with Skyactiv-X. As a core part of the company’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 long-term vision, Skyactiv-X combines the best traits of gasoline and diesel engines. Here are answers to 10 questions that’ll get you geeked out with Skyactiv-X.
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